Years ago we were in Wyoming and decided to walk around Devils Tower. It was hot; we were quite a ways up this small mountain, we had not eaten anything, nor had we brought any water along with us. We did not plan to be out there too long: but we took the wrong trail and got lost.
We realized after the fact that we had gone the wrong way and walked it backwards and uphill all the way.
Had we taken the time to follow instructions and do it the right way... the road would have been easier, the paths less harsh and the trip more enjoyable…
Living for God is not hard, but it does require some effort on your part. You cannot just pick a trail and walk it and hope you'll figure it out.
You need to take the time to read the instructions. To listen to those who have gone before you… those who have been there, done that and got the T-Shirt.